Randburg residents flock to annual NG Kerk Christmas market
Shoppers enjoyed traditional cuisine, live music, and festive stalls at the local church's annual holiday event.
Randburg residents gathered at NG Kerk on Saturday to embark on their annual early Christmas shopping tradition.
The fun-filled day offered residents a variety of stalls to choose from as they scouted for possible Christmas presents, cake sales and competitions. They also indulged in a variety of Afrikaans cuisine, ranging from pannekoek to curry and rice, while enjoying live band performances by Loslit Dansorkes.
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Rev Liezel Nickols, of NG Kerk, highlighted her favourite aspect of planning the market and her Christmas wish for the community. Nickols said watching everyone unite is heartwarming as it encourages support and reminds them of the importance of community. “I wish for the community to experience a blessed Christmas and experience the good from God’s hand, which we all know can never fit in a package being sold here today,” she said.
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Among the various stalls, Maxine Charmers van der Berg offered a variety of handcrafted Christmas decorations and presents. She shared what her favourite aspect of being a part of the market is. “It’s so refreshing, knowing that all the items here are made from the heart and I want people to enjoy what they have bought. Every time they look at the items I want them to be very happy and feel the Christmas feeling, excitement and wonder that comes with the festive season,” said Van der Berg.
Attendees collectively wished the community a Merry Christmas and encouraged residents to practise kindness as the world is tough as is and being kind doesn’t cost anything.
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